With two massifs, Vercors and Chartreuse, Isère has about thirty canyons in the Vercors and 5 great ones in Chartreuse. Whatever is your level, beginner to experienced athlete, there must be a canyon suitable to your level.
Canyoning is an activity that brings you to explore canyons, rivers and waterfalls in amazing natural places. You can practice water hiking, climbing, swimming and even jumping, can be high!
Our experienced instructors in Isère will be with you throughout your canyon routes to ensure a safe and beautiful experience. They will also give you tips to help you improve and fully enjoy your adventure in Isère. Join us for an unforgettable canyoning experience in Isère!
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Vercors Massif is a mountains range between Isère and Drôme, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, in the south-east of France. It is notably known for offering many opportunities to practice canyoning and caving..
The majority of the canyons in Vercors massif are located on its eastern part, between Villard-de-Lans and Grenoble. It is a limestone mountain range, more specifically a karstic massif, which has a very tormented relief, with impressive steep sides gorges and cliffs.
The Vercors massif is also known for its network of underground rivers, which has been sculpted by water over millennia. It’s due to these rivers that the exceptional canyons of the massif were created, offering a variety of canyoning descents of choice.
The upper part of the Furon canyon is located just downstream of the Engins gorges, between Grenoble and Sassenage and Lans-en-Vercors. This course consists of two beautiful receipt interspersed with a less narrow zone but which nevertheless presents various obstacles and playful. In the receipt, you will find beautiful cascades where alternate recalls, jumps and slides. It is a very fun itinerary where everyone will find pleasure.
The lower part of the Furon is located at the city's gates, just above Sassenage. It is a complete course, ideal to discover the activity. Beautiful reminders, jumps, passages of syphons, everything is there, easily accessible. The course has numerous scopes allowing to adapt the difficulty of the progression according to the capacities of each one.
The second part of the Ecouges canyon is probably the most classic. It is a complete course that allows you to discover all the facets of the activity. The immersion lasts more than 4 hours, the first reminders of 15 and 25 m put in the bath. Then we quickly continue with many slides and jumps in a nice receipt. A few more reminders and we leave the gorge.
The upper part of the Furon canyon is located just downstream of the Engins gorges, between Grenoble and Sassenage and Lans-en-Vercors. This course consists of two beautiful receipt interspersed with a less narrow zone but which nevertheless presents various obstacles and playful. In the receipt, you will find beautiful cascades where alternate recalls, jumps and slides. It is a very fun itinerary where everyone will find pleasure.
The first part of the Ecouges canyon is reserved for fans of thrills. Indeed, the reminders unfold continuously in an exceptional receipt. We go out of the throat descending the waterfall of 70m, to join the road and the second part's departure.
The integral of the Ecouges canyon is a sustained and sporty race and will be an adventure you will long remember.
The Pissarde canyon is very interesting for a gentle discovery of the verticality, the numerous waterfalls allow reminders throughout the progression. Watered by the waterfalls of this canyons you will quickly taste the freshness of this invigorating water.
Located on the foothills of the Vercors massif, at the gates of Trièves, the Moules Marinières canyon is an alternative of choice to the other classic courses of the region. This canyon cashed offers you very nice jumps, reminders and tobbogans. Ideal for initiation and family outings.
La Chartreuse is a mountainous region nestled between Dauphiné and Savoie in France. Surrounded by towering cliffs, this region is not only known for its breathtaking beauty but also for its remarkable karstic landscape, boasting numerous canyons waiting to be explored by adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts.
Among the famous canyons of Chartreuse, the grand waterfalls of the Plateau des Petites Roches, cascading into the Grésivaudan Valley, take center stage. However, it's important to note that these canyons are recommended for experienced individuals, as some of these waterfalls exceed a height of 100 meters!
For those seeking a more aquatic canyon experience, Chartreuse offers several options, including the stunning Gorges de Chailles, the thrilling Infernet, and the Grenant Canyon, located in Savoie (department 73).
In summary, Chartreuse is an exceptional destination for canyoning enthusiasts, offering awe-inspiring landscapes, impressive waterfalls, and picturesque aquatic canyons. Brace yourself for breathtaking adventures as you immerse yourself in this captivating playground of nature.
The Infernet canyon is located in the commune of Quaix-en-Chartreuse, only 25 minutes from Grenoble and 45 minutes from Lyon. Difficult to imagine from the road that below such a throat is waiting for us!
From the valley, you can see these waterfalls which will be the occasion of superb descents in recall of which one (the largest) exceeds 40m! It is a fairly sporty descent due to its technical aspect with its multiple reminders.
Isère (38) is an super great destination of canyoning. Indeed, the many massifs in Isère allow a dozen amazing canyons, all very diversified allowing everyone to enjoy the fun of canyoning. Vertical Aventure offers you a selection of the best canyons in Isère (38) in Vercors and Chartreuse.
Grenoble, located in Isère, is a must-see destination for canyoning. Indeed, Isère’s canyons near Grenoble are all very diversified allowing everyone to enjoy the fun of canyoning for all levels. Some are even accessible by public transport from Grenoble! Here is a selection of the best canyons in Isère (38) near Grenoble.
Canyons near Grenoble
Our Canyon’s routes near Lyon
Canyon’s routes on the edge of Annecy Lake
Our gift cards to offer for canyoning
Canyoning in Aix Les Bains and Bourget lake
Canyoning routes in Vercors near Lans en Vercors